Accountant

Accountant

As an Accountant with governmental accounting experience, you will be responsible for a variety of important and complex accounting functions including: understanding and applying federal grant accounting principles, ensuring compliance with federal financial reporting requirements, communicating with program managers about the status of federal funds, assist in developing and documenting procedures for Finance department.

This is a full time, long term contract and is hybrid (3-days onsite, 2-days remote) in downtown Indianapolis. Only local candidates without a need for sponsorship now or in the future will be considered.

This position requires a great deal of attention to detail, multi-tasking, and translating complex financial data, formulas, and general reports into consumable narratives for program areas who may or may not have advanced working knowledge of financial principles, practices, or policies. The Accountant is critical oversight, and risk management review of financial activity. The Accountant is responsible for the analytical review and knowledge base to support IDOH and program directors to include understanding and ensuring proper financial requirements, spend, reporting of each grant. They are part of a team supporting the Agency commission and mission to promote, protect and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers.

What You'll Do

• Prepare monthly appropriation reports for State funds, Department funds and Federal projects
• Review monthly appropriation reports for accuracy and allowable expenses
• Process journal entries for indirect costs, expense transfers and corrections
• Reporting and reconciliation procedures for risk management, program support, and federal grant requirements
• Ensure accurate chart fields for requisitions and purchase orders are entered
• Fiscal Approval for requisitions and purchase orders for assigned State funds, Federal Funds, and departments
• Compare requirements for grants, Notice of Awards, and other responsibilities as they relate to financial operations and reporting
• Work as the direct contact to the Program directors who are their business partners, to ensure success in managing grants, goals, timelines, and providing expertise in review of financial activities and purpose
• Reconcile and request purchase orders or purchase order lines associated with assigned Federal funds
• Ensure reconciled reports, presenting information for decision making, and understanding by the customer and as directed by the federal grant requirements
• Reconcile and request assigned projects to be closed upon completion
• Meet with Program Directors and Program Managers no less than quarterly or more frequently at the program areas request and/or need to review and validate assigned Federal funds
• Respond to Management, Program, and Federal inquiries for assigned Federal funds-Engage in periodic, comprehensive reviews of financial data
• Translate complex financial data formulas and general reports into consumable narratives for use by others
• Perform related duties as required
• The work varies from day-to-day and involves some independent decisions, applying established procedures and techniques and recommending creative solutions to complex issues. Incumbent often has a wide breadth of independent decision-making
• Incumbent receives general instructions and follows established procedures without further supervision other than minimal need for assistance in performance of duties. Work is reviewed on a continuous basis to ensure compliance with established procedures
• Works with a wide range of persons including supervisors, upper-management, other employees in organization, other agency personnel, contractors, administrators, and vendors

What You'll Need

• Thorough knowledge and the ability to apply general the Generally Accepted Accounting
• Thorough knowledge and the ability to apply Generally Accepted Audit Standards and related theories
• Thorough knowledge of Governmental Accounting
• Broad knowledge of federal budgeting and fiscal policies and procedures
• Provide guidance to program directors through review and understanding of expectations to each grant and activity projected;
• Advanced knowledge of appropriate Encompass modules
• Oversight of funds used by statute, project set up requirements, and budget, grant and contract amendments, renewals and submissions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work under pressure and to practice diplomacy, tact, and courtesy
• Ability to problem solve and research and recommend remedies to complex issues
• Ability to develop effective procedures

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
• Must be able to communicate with customers/team members over the phone and in person
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time, with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings

$33.00 - $36.50 per hour

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.